cha.red describes fearful shaking, especially a reverent response to God’s word, and also fear in a threatening situation.

The attested use most often describes people marked by a fearful, reverent response to God’s commandment or word; it also describes fear concerning the ark and among those invited to leave because of fear.

1. Reverent fear before God’s word · dominant

   The adjective identifies those gathered because of the words of the God of Israel in Ezra 9:4, those acting according to God’s commandment in Ezra 10:3, and those addressed as hearing the LORD’s word in Isaiah 66:5. In Isaiah 66:2 the APB renders the clause “trembling at my word,” placing this response alongside affliction and a crippled spirit.

   Ezra 9:4Ezra 10:3Isaiah 66:2Isaiah 66:5
2. Fear in a distressing situation · common

   In 1 Samuel 4:13, the masculine singular adjective occurs in the report that Eli’s heart was “trembling concerning the ark of God.” In Judges 7:3 it describes the person who is “afraid and trembling” and may turn back from Mount Gilead.

   1 Samuel 4:13Judges 7:3

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across these verses, the APB uses “trembled,” “tremble,” and “trembling” in clauses concerning God’s word or commandment, Eli’s concern for the ark, and fearful people at Mount Gilead. These English expressions present the verses’ sense renderings.